Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
Kernel Score: 79% · 1,051 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 1966-09-07
Runtime: 113 minutes
Where to watch Fahrenheit 451
- Buy: Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
In the future, the government maintains control of public opinion by outlawing literature and maintaining a group of enforcers, known as “firemen,” to perform the necessary book burnings. Fireman Montag begins to question the morality of his vocation…
Fahrenheit 451 parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian drama about government book-burning and political repression.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts book burnings and a totalitarian regime with associated menace, though not highly graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Julie Christie as Clarisse / Linda Montag
- Oskar Werner as Guy Montag
- Cyril Cusack as Captain Beatty
- Anton Diffring as Fabian / Headmistress
- Jeremy Spenser as Man with the Apple
- Bee Duffell as Book Woman
- Alex Scott as Book Person: 'The Life of Henry Brulard'
- Gillian Aldam as Judoka Woman (uncredited)
- Michael Balfour as Book Person: Machiavelli's 'The Prince' (uncredited)
- Ann Bell as Doris (uncredited)
Fahrenheit 451 FAQ
Is Fahrenheit 451 good?
Fahrenheit 451 has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,051 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Fahrenheit 451?
In the US you can buy it from Fandango At Home.
Is Fahrenheit 451 OK for kids?
Fahrenheit 451 is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian drama about government book-burning and political repression.
What movies are like Fahrenheit 451?
If you liked Fahrenheit 451, try The Long, Hot Summer, The Zone of Interest, Polisse and Equilibrium.